To meet ‘Birth to Three Matters’ and the Early Learning goals the Playgroup and Early Learner sessions provide the opportunity of developing the children’s skills with the following activities:-
Discussion time - To extend vocabulary and speak in a large group situation.
Sand and water play - Basic introduction to Science and Technology.
Painting - To encourage free expression and learn colours.
Different Cultures and Beliefs - An awareness and sensitivity of others.
Computer - An introduction into technology
Home corner - To encourage imaginative play and social development.
Book Corner - To sow the seed that books can be fun as well as providing a world of information.
Cooking - Looking at similarities and change.
Constructive toys - To help manipulative skills, maths, colours and technology.
Cutting, gluing and colouring - To encourage the children to make items related to a theme e.g. colours: Seasons of the year. To encourage dexterity, pencil control, independence, also colours, shapes and textures.
Playdough, clay - Imagination, colours, maths, science and language.
Dressing up - Independence, personality and imagination.
Creative play - Personality, independence and vocabulary.
Climbing frame/Large play equipment - Climbing, balance and co-ordination skills
Puzzles - Dexterity, observation and concentration.
Story telling - Language and concentration.
Music and Dancing - Social and physical development.
Free playtime - Social and physical development.